This is the trend that defines spring

Stephanie Vinzens

24.3.2026

Translation: machine translated

The catwalks have put their foot down - and the streets agree: Fringes are back and characterising spring fashion. Here are seven pieces that you can wear with the trend in everyday life.

With her debut collection for Chloé in 2024, Chemena Kamali practically single-handedly brought back the boho spirit - and paved the way for the fringe trend. What has been cautiously hinted at over the past few seasons is now culminating in hype: according to Tagwalk, a search engine for catwalk looks, the presence of fringing in the current spring collections has increased by a full 60 per cent.

Fashion that resonates

From New York to Milan to Paris, they were dangling and bobbing everywhere: on skirts, jackets, bags, shoes - even on earrings and gloves. The trend is surprisingly multifaceted, playing with materials and different references. Leather fringes on jackets and bags are somewhere between Woodstock and Wild West. Dresses and skirts with silk fringes or bags with hanging rows of pearls are reminiscent of the glamour of the 1920s.

What all the variants have in common: They react to the movements of the body, making the looks seem alive. They thus fit into a larger development in fashion in which movement is becoming the central design element: shirts and scarves tied around the hips, loosely draped fabrics, feather appliqués dancing in the air, jingling charms - the main thing is dynamic.

The it accessory of the moment

Even though fringed clothing and accessories have reached their peak for the time being, their momentum is unlikely to slow down any time soon. They still play a central role in the upcoming autumn collections, as the latest Fashion Weeks have shown. According to Tagwalk, the visibility of fringes at the New York fashion shows has even increased by over 200 per cent.

Away from the catwalks, the trend is proving to be suitable for everyday wear. In street style, bags with fringes are becoming the it accessory of the season - eye-catching but easy to combine. Scarves with fringes are ideal for a more subtle look. If you want to wear the trend with more attitude, opt for leather jackets or boots with fringed trims.

Fancy a bit of exercise? Here are seven pretty fringed pieces that bounce with every step.

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Stephanie Vinzens

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Stephanie.Vinzens@digitecgalaxus.ch

Has endless love for shoulder pads, Stratocasters and sashimi, but a limited tolerance for bad impressions of her Eastern Swiss dialect.

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